Simon Paul Thurston

In my opinion, probably one of the most important factors to consider with your internet company is choosing a very good web host. So, why is this important? Well, if your web site goes down at any point, you are effectively completely out of business, as no one will be able to see your site on the net.

What you need to look for when searching for a web hosting company, is that they have secure server capabilities, fast servers with a high “up time” (as near to 100% as you can get), lots of space, unrestricted FTP access, daily server backups and no minimum contracts. You may want to test their technical support and see if they offer services, scripts, and software and also enquire about their downtime and how long they have been in business. Make sure you are not being charged for the extra services.

When a customer visits your website whether it’s their first visit or not, you want them to see professionalism, knowledge and fast connections. If your visitors notice advertisements from your free or low cost web host server, they will rightly perceive your website to be unprofessional. Slow connection speeds will definitely lose you customers and cost you alot of money.

The problem is there are thousands of hosting companies available online, so where do you start? Well, you could just put “website host” or “web hosting service” into a search engine and see what the results are. How I decided upon my web host, was to speak to other online business owners to find out who they used, and why….

The overwhelming winner in these results was a company called Hostgator. Hostgator boasts arguably one of the best “up time” stats in the industry, with a staggering 99.9% which is guaranteed. They also offer 24/7 online support and a 45 day money back guarantee. They are also extremely well priced, starting at just $4.95 per month, although $7.95 a month will enable you host unlimited websites, yes unlimited!

With today’s changing trends in web hosting services, it is important to get as much server space and bandwidth as you can. Hostgator offer ample server space and bandwith, so this allows for necessary updates and increased traffic to your site as it becomes more popular. And when your business grows, you have the option to have a dedicated server just for your business, so they really can cater for any business both large and small.

 So go on over to their site and have a look at what they can do for your online business.